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Insurance for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers

Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation facilities provide medical assistance and behavioral and nutritional counseling to individuals who are in need of substance abuse services. Eligible risks may include Outpatient Alcohol & Drug Counseling, Rehabilitation Centers, Halfway Houses Inpatient, Methadone, Early Release Prisoner Programs (Alcohol & Drug related offenses only) and Outpatient Detox. Clinics may also be included as an eligible class when the clinic is only a part of the facility’s overall services. Our program includes a Package, General & Professional Liability, Property, Umbrella, Auto (some restrictions may apply) and Abuse & Molestation. Our pro- gram also offers Coverage Endorsements &… Read More »Insurance for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers

Workers Comp. Requirements in North Carolina

Workers’ compensation insurance is required in all 50 states, and North Carolina law requires businesses with three or more employees to buy insurance to cover expenses related to workplace injuries. The North Carolina Industrial Commission is tasked with administering the Workers’ Compensation Act. Despite the statutory requirements, an April 2012 Raleigh News & Observer investigation revealed that at least 30,000 North Carolina businesses are not providing the required workers’ comp coverage required. Employee misclassification and the misuse of workers’ comp ghost policies have become topics of concern among state regulators, government officials, the business community and the public. So-called “ghost” policies are… Read More »Workers Comp. Requirements in North Carolina

The Next Insurance Storm is in The Cloud

Interesting article about cyber liability insurance and exposures on National Insurance Law Forum: The highest profile cyber incidents – such as major data breaches at Sony, Zappos, Global Payments, and Nationwide Insurance, and the disruption to Netflix’s service on Christmas Eve due to problems with Amazon’s cloud service – may dominate the news, but the bigger issue is just how pervasive such problems are. Every company that uses computing and networking technologies faces a variety of potential cyber liabilities, including: repair, restoration, or replacement of data or services; notification of affected customers of a data breach… Read full article

One Person, One Focus

Studies done by psychologists have discovered that the human race isn’t built to multi-task (surprise, surprise!). The human brain is designed to focus. Heck. Even Superman can’t do several items at once. Have you ever seen him when he has to decide who to save first? Even Superman can’t be at two places at once! Sure. It feels efficient to when you’re doing 50 things at the same time and you may even brag that you’re great at it but guess what… it’s bound to bite you in the butt. Doing everything on your to do list at the same… Read More »One Person, One Focus

Traveling Tips for the Holiday Season

The holiday season is probably one of the busiest for the majority of us, for many reasons. Add any holiday travel plans into the mix and stress levels can begin to rise. With stricter security guidelines and long lines, it’s easy to focus merely on making it to your destination. However, this time of year is also busy for thieves who will often seize opportunities when the unsuspecting victim is distracted or otherwise unaware of his or her surroundings. Stay vigilant this year when traveling for the holidays by using the tips below, and ensure your holidays stay as they… Read More »Traveling Tips for the Holiday Season

Smart Hiring Practices

In preparation for the holiday shopping season, you may find yourself in need of hiring additional staff.  A poor hiring decision can create financial and operational problems as well as expose a business to a variety of risks.  The estimated cost of a poor hiring decision varies, but research indicates on average, an organization is likely to lose 2 1/2 times the amount of the person’s annual salary. With this in mind, it is apparent why proper screening and selection procedures are important to avoid financial and operational problems down the road. Selecting skilled, dependable employees is the starting point for an effective risk… Read More »Smart Hiring Practices

Identity Theft Risks After an Auto Accident

Each year, millions of Americans become victims of a car crash that causes mess on their day (and often their body and vehicle.) Auto accidents are stressful situations that can lead us to reveal more of our personal information to strangers than necessary. Even small fender benders can cause long-term pain if a friendly exchange of info leads to a compromise of one’s most sensitive personally-identifying data. A recent survey taken by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) revealed that many of us don’t know the proper steps to take after an accident, and most of us share too… Read More »Identity Theft Risks After an Auto Accident

Booster Seats Safety Improved in 2012

Fifteen of 17 booster seats introduced in 2012 earn the top rating of BEST BET from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, evidence that more than ever, manufacturers are designing seats to provide good safety belt fit for booster-age children.

The improvements mean that BEST BET boosters now outnumber seats in any of the three other categories for the first time since the Institute released its inaugural booster ratings in 2008. Boosters are supposed to improve how adult lap and shoulder belts fit children so the belts can properly restrain them in crashes. BEST BET boosters correctly position belts on a typical 4-to-8-year-old child in almost any car, minivan or SUV.

“Booster manufacturers have risen to the Institute’s challenge to improve seat design, giving parents more choices than ever when shopping for a booster that will provide a good, safe fit for their children,” says Anne McCartt, Institute senior vice president for research.Read More »Booster Seats Safety Improved in 2012

How to Reduce False Alarm Alert

What is a false alarm? A false alarm is when law enforcement finds no evidence of a criminal act or evidence of an attempted criminal act when responding to a commercial or residential alarm. Three main causes of false alarms are: User errors Poorly installed or maintained equipment Failure of equipment More than 66% of false alarms are caused by user error and 20% of alarm users cause 80% of all false alarms. Check with your local police department, some cities have ordinances regarding false alarms which allow for fines or charges for responding to false alarm calls. Steps for… Read More »How to Reduce False Alarm Alert

How to respond to fraud with my Facebook account

Step 1: secure your account. Choose a password that is the same strength as one you would choose for online banking (but don’t use the same password). Having a strong password will help prevent someone from hacking into your account. Step 2: take precautions with where you access your account. If using a mobile phone, free network, or an unsecured network, or public computer (at a library, in school, even at work) it may not be worth updating your status for the sake of your privacy. Step 3: read the privacy terms and agreements of any applications you might download… Read More »How to respond to fraud with my Facebook account